TRD tC Supercharger Price Drop is REAL! $2130 plus tax!
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Originally Posted by KiKaZ-sC
Originally Posted by racetested
Being in business myself there is also the gamble by a company to produce a product with no gaurantees to make thier money back.
Once the initial investment is covered and a suitable profit was made then there is the ability to sell cheaper and stay competitive.
Believe it or not company's do lose money on products sometimes but they are not asking the consumer to cover their losses. How about next time a company like TRD loses money on a product they ask the people that did buy for another $500 later on as they did not sell enough of the product as they expected and want to cover costs. I don't see that going over to well!
Once the initial investment is covered and a suitable profit was made then there is the ability to sell cheaper and stay competitive.
Believe it or not company's do lose money on products sometimes but they are not asking the consumer to cover their losses. How about next time a company like TRD loses money on a product they ask the people that did buy for another $500 later on as they did not sell enough of the product as they expected and want to cover costs. I don't see that going over to well!
BTW THANKS TC-GUY! You are the one whose topic I read that made me go do my own looking!
When I read peoples comments and "facts" on here, I use that as a starting point, and then go find out the facts for myself. Just because somebody is a member here does not make them an expert.
For instance, I hear a lot of people asking what offset they should use for their wheels, and then people reply saying that you can stuff in this or that without rubbing. It doesnt matter what you "can" fit. You should use an offset that is as close to stock as possible, or you will adversly affect the handling of your car. Sorry to digress thats been bugging me.
Originally Posted by racetested
I "didn't" say TRD lost money on the S/C.
Understand what I wrote about business in general and then comment.
Understand what I wrote about business in general and then comment.
Originally Posted by racetested
Believe it or not company's do lose money on products sometimes but they are not asking the consumer to cover their losses.
You are indeed correct about business in general and I definitely do not expect TRD to do anything about it, but I still feel at a loss.
That's not what racetested said at all. You are missing the point. He and tc-guy are exactly right. It is awesome that TRD dropped the prices when they realized they could.
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Originally Posted by Chivodiablo
But I understand KiKaz, I wouldnt be too stoked either if I had paid the old price, and then they came out with the new one. That would suk.
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You're really making it so I don't want to watch this thread anymore. 
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Originally Posted by Chivodiablo
No way! Where is Longo Toyota? I live an hour north of LA, and so far Im still looking at 2130 + 800 to install...
Longo Toyota
3534 North Peck Road
El Monte, CA 91731
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Originally Posted by dieselstation
Longo Toyota is the nation's LARGEST Toyota/Scion dealer. so.. yes.. they have experience.
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Tell them to go to the Scion website. it's right there: http://www.scion.com/#tCAccessories_...RDSuperCharger
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random sort of on topic but not really question...
says when operating a SC vehicle one should use premium gas. Does this also apply to the turbo? For both about the same price if I dont need to spend an extra $50 at the pump each time I fill up I'd defiantly opt for the turbo... just one of those side costs everyone should think about.
says when operating a SC vehicle one should use premium gas. Does this also apply to the turbo? For both about the same price if I dont need to spend an extra $50 at the pump each time I fill up I'd defiantly opt for the turbo... just one of those side costs everyone should think about.